Employment

Employment at Otter Creek Child Center

Otter Creek Child Center is committed to diversity. Otter Creek Child Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, place of birth, veteran status, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For all interested positions, please send resumes to the address or email below.

Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
71 S. Pleasant Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802 388 9688
[email protected]

Job Title: Program Director
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $51,600-$70,000

General Position Description
The Program Director is a leadership role that supports high-quality programming through two key responsibilities: center-wide curriculum leadership and administrative/operational support. This position works closely with the Executive Director and administrative team to implement, monitor, and refine a responsive and inclusive curriculum while also contributing to the daily management of center operations, staff development, and family communication. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood education, committed to collaborative leadership, and capable of mentoring educators while helping the center meet licensing and quality standards.

Job Title: Early Childhood Teacher
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Program Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $20-$35 an hour (based on education and experience)

We are looking for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Center Teachers

General Position Description
Teachers are responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance with all Vermont Child Care Regulations, NAEYC Criteria, OCCC policies and procedures, and any other relevant legislation.
Otter Creek Child Center is a welcoming community for families with children ages 5 years-old and younger. Otter Creek provides a safe, nurturing environment where families feel comfortable leaving their little ones, to explore, wonder, learn, and grow.
Highly trained teachers that create age appropriate learning environments and stimulating curriculum based on children's interests and wonders. Making connections to the world around us through exploration of the natural world and local community.

Otter Creek Child Center is looking for teachers to join our expanding team:

Who sees themselves as a professional and has an appreciation of diversity
Who has demonstrated communication skills and has the ability to maintain confidentiality
Who has a commitment to family centered practice
Who has the desire to work as part of a team committed to reflection about teaching and learning to collaborate on planning and implementing curriculum using observation and documentation to inform child assessment and program planning in a cycle of inquiry

Job Title: Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
Location: Otter Creek Child Center – Middlebury, Vermont
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $51,600-$70,000

General Position Description
The Family Engagement and Community Services Coordinator at Otter Creek Child Center (OCCC) will play a pivotal role in fostering strong partnerships between families, the center, and the broader Addison County community. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote family involvement, ensuring families have access to necessary community resources, and supporting the center's mission to provide inclusive, high-quality early care and education.